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3 lotl.com • LOTL Magazine CONTENTS 11. THE BIG O We all breathed a sigh of relief when Barack Obama was elected president of the United States. But what does his victory mean to lesbians? U.S. blogger, The Cranky Lesbian, shares her heartfelt reaction. 20. SOUL SISTERS Christine Anu and Deni Hines are two of the biggest names in Australian music. They are also "tidda" sisters, teaming up to change the world. Merryn Johns caught up with the terrifically talented twosome. 24. GREAT GIRLIE GIFTS LOTL'S annual Christmas stocking stuffers will give you plenty of ideas for gifts that keep on giving. 31. A WOMAN OF CHARACTER You know the face of Jane Lynch, who plays the lawyer, Joyce, in The L Word. Edie Stull fills us in on this remarkable actress. 33. STREET SMART Chic summer outfits by Lonsdale for the streetwise lesbian. 35. HERE COME THE BRIDES Wish Cath & Deb all the best for the journey into life together. 36. THE HIGH COST OF COMING OUT When many women leave heterosexual relationships to pursue their true sexuality, they suffer a fall from grace socially, and financially. Nelida Contreras meets two women who took the risk, and haven't looked back. 37. LESBIANS AND AGED CARE How and with whom will you retire? Will you be well-equipped financially and emotionally for your twilight years? Jo Harrison and Angelina look at options in Australia and New Zealand. 47. FREEDOM FIGHTER Kathleen Maltzahn works tirelessly to liberate women from the sex trafficking undustry. Amy McDonald meets the Melbourne activist. 50. SUN, SAND & SAPPHO Liz Wood visits many a lesbian's dream destination - Skala Eressos on the Isle of Lesvos. 53. WHERE TO BE ON NYE Ring in the New Year with these great events recommended by LOTL. Regulars 6. LETTERS 8. NATIONAL NEWS 9. INTERNATIONAL NEWS 12. GOSSIP 14. LOTL GIRLS 16. MUSIC 19. THE P SPOT 22. CHICK PICKS 27. THIS IS AWKWARD 29. FILMS 41. ADVICE 43. NEW WOMAN 45. BOOKS 49. TRAVEL 54. VENUES 55. THE B WORD 56. SCENE QUEEN 66. STARS 24 50 33 31